title: Surgical treatment of a mural teat abscess in a cow.
abstract: A 6-year-old multiparous Holstein cow was admitted for evaluation of progressive milk flow obstruction of one quarter of the udder. Physical examination findings suggested the presence of a mural teat abscess. Ultrasonography substantiated the physical examination findings and delineated the extent of the lesion. Surgical excision of the abscess en bloc yielded satisfactory functional and cosmetic results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Dreyfuss
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Madison
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Reef
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008892:Milk / Q000382:microbiology; D014463:Ultrasonography